The Sports Development Unit was established to elevate sports as a central pillar of Barbadian national identity, social development and economic prosperity. Its mission is to provide a structured framework towards focusing the efforts of the stakeholders of sports in Barbados, while promoting sports as a mechanism for social development, sensitizing Barbadians about its economic potential and facilitating the development of a sustainable, high-performance system for sports.

Vision

To elevate sports as a central pillar of Barbadian national identity, social development and economic prosperity.

Mission

To provide a structured framework towards focusing the efforts of the stakeholders of sports in Barbados, while promoting sports as a mechanism for social development, sensitizing Barbadians about its economic potential and facilitating the development of a sustainable, high-performance system for sports.

Objectives

• To provide an overarching framework to guide the development of sports in Barbados;
• To maintain compliance with the International Convention Against Doping in Sports;
• To advance key areas of sports development, including through collaborations with key stakeholders of sports;
• To promote the advancement of road tennis, internationally;
• To promote sports as a viable career option for job seekers.
• To position the Sports Development Unit, to deliver its mandate.